Local Business Across the Country Supporting Veterans

The National Defense opens up with yet another story of local business owners around the country going out of their way to support the VFW and veterans. Greg Crowley from Crowley Furniture operates three stores in the Kansas City area, and recently pledged to donate a portion of sales from their Memorial Day period to the VFW. Crowley Furniture donated over $10,000 from what appears to be a great Memorial Day program for years to come. 

Sokolove Law Talks Serving Service Members

The National Defense welcomes the managing attorney of Sokolove Law, sponsors of the the VFW's National Convention this year in St. Louis. Ricky talks about Sokolove's background in serving members of the veteran community that were exposed to harmful substances during their time in the service, and are now suffering from the variety of conditions that can result.

VFW's VA Town Hall

This week's show is a special edition of the National Defense featuring stories told to the VFW at one of their town hall meetings seeking personal experiences from veterans regarding the VA. VFW Adjutant General John Hamilton begins with some opening remarks, and then the stories begin.

Seabees!

Jerry and Randy speak with the Director of the US Navy Seabee Museum in Port Hueneme, California. The Seabees were the construction batallion of the US Navy, and played a very important role in American military history. Dr. Laura gives us just a glimpse of the fascinating history of the Seabees, including their inception, and how their role in America's fighting force grew.